TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTH WINDSOR
Action Minutes Page 1 October 20, 2008
TOWN COUNCIL – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers – placePlaceNameSouth Windsor PlaceTypeTown Hall
1. Call Meeting to Order
Mayor Prague called the Regular Meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. and then recessed the Regular Meeting in order to finish the Work Session. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
4. Roll Call
Members Present: Mayor Cary placeCityPrague
Councillor Kathryn Hale
Councillor Ed Havens
Councillor Lisa Maneeley
Councillor Kevin McCann
Councillor Paul Oates
Councillor John Pelkey
Councillor Keith Yagaloff
Also Present: Matthew B. Galligan, Town Manager
7. Adoption of Minutes
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the Minutes of the following Town Council Meetings: Special Work Session of August 18, 2008; Work Session of October 6, 2008, and Regular Meeting of October 6, 2008.
Was made by Councillor Havens
Seconded by Councillor Pelkey
The motion was approved, unanimously
Councillor Pelkey made a motion to Suspend the Rules to go to Item 16. placeI.; Councillor Yagaloff seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
15. Consent Agenda
Motion to accept Agenda Items 16. A. through 16. E. and 17. A. as the Consent Agenda.
Was made by Councillor Maneeley and Pelkey
Seconded by Councillor McCann
ITEM:
15. Consent Agenda (continued)
Before calling for a vote on the Consent Agenda, Mayor Prague asked if there were any items to be removed, there was none.
Mayor Prague called for a vote on the Consent Agenda; it was approved, unanimously.
16. Unfinished Business
A. Resolution Reappointing Leonard B. Glasser (R) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Leonard B. Glasser (R) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending August 31, 2011.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
B. Resolution Reappointing Kent Carlson (D) to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Kent Carlson (D) to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending August 31, 2011 and postpones consideration until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
C. Resolution Reappointing M. Terrie Kyc (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints M. Terrie Kyc (D) an Alternate to the Patriotic Commission for a term ending August 31, 2011 and postpones consideration until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
ITEM:
17. Unfinished Business (continued)
D. Resolution Reappointing Evelyn Marrero (D) to the South Windsor placeCityAlliance for Families
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints Evelyn Marrero (D) to the South Windsor Alliance for Families for a term ending September 1, 2011.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
E. Resolution Reappointing William Flagg (D) to the placeConnecticut River Assembly
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby reappoints William Flagg (D) to the Connecticut River Assembly for a term ending January 12, 2010 to fill an unexpired term of Kathy Hale.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
17. New Business
A. Resolution Appointing Philip Koboski (R) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Postponing Consideration of this Motion until the Town Council’s Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby appoints Philip Koboski (R) an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending November 30, 2011 to fill an unexpired term of Andrea Momnie and postpones consideration until the Town Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.
(APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA)
ITEM:
16. Unfinished Business
F. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $166,080 from Various Accounts to the Police Operations Overtime Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $12,154 from the Street Lights Utilities Account; $6,384 from the Casualty & Liability Insurance Account; $53,259 from the Capital Leases Professional Account; and $94,283 from the Pension Employee Benefits Account for a total of $166,080 to be transferred to the Police Operations Overtime Account, to cover overtime costs for fiscal year 2007/2008.
Was made by Councillor Oates
Seconded by Councillor Pelkey
After a lengthy discussion it was decided to add “from the fiscal year 2007/2008 budget”, as a friendly amendment to make the resolution more clear. The language would read as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer from the fiscal year 2007/2008 budget of $12,154 from the Street Lights Utilities Account; $6,384 from the Casualty & Liability Insurance Account; $53,259 from the Capital Leases Professional Account; and $94,283 from the Pension Employee Benefits Account for a total of $166,080 to be transferred to the Police Operations Overtime Account, to cover overtime costs for fiscal year 2007/2008.
This friendly amendment will also be inserted in Items 16. G. and 16. H.
G. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $33,470 from the Public Works Refuse and Recycling Account to the Hydrants and Water Lines Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer from the fiscal year 2007/2008 budget of $33,470 from the Public Works Refuse and Recycling Other Purchase Services Account to the Hydrants and Water Lines Utilities Account, to cover the hydrant fees for fiscal year 2007/2008.
Was made by Councillor Yagaloff
Seconded by Councillor Pelkey
The motion was approved, unanimously
ITEM:
16. Unfinished Business
H. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $16,070 from Various Accounts to the Town Attorney Professional Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer from the fiscal year 2007/2008 budget of $15,000 from the Salary Contingency Account and $1,070 from the Casualty & Liability Insurance Account for a total of $16,070 to be transferred to the Town Attorney Professional Account, to cover attorney fees for fiscal year 2007/2008.
Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Councillor Pelkey
The motion was approved, unanimously
17. New Business
B. Resolution Approving a Transfer of $3,544 to the Registrar of Voters Budget from the Contingency Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $1,128 to the Part-Time Wages Account; $554 to the Office Supplies Account; $157 to the Operating Materials Account; $1,595 to the Professional Account; and $110 to the Rentals and Leases Account for a total of $3,544 to be transferred to the Registrar of Voters budget from the Contingency Account. Said transfer is to cover the costs of the September 9, 2008 Referendum.
Was made by Councillor McCann
Seconded by Councillor Hale
The motion was approved by a Roll Call vote of 6 to 2 with the dissenting votes being cast by Councillor Yagaloff and Mayor Prague
C. Resolution Approving the Transfer of $5,000 from Contingency Account to the Town Council’s Professional Account
BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves a transfer of $5,000 from the Contingency Account to the Town Council’s Professional Account; to cover the cost of the printing and mailing of the explanatory text and written material for Referendum Question #3, #4, and #5 to be voted on at the municipal election to be held November 4, 2008.
(Resolution Continued on Next Page)
ITEM:
17. C. (continued)
Was made by Councillor Havens
Seconded by Councillor McCann
After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Prague called for a vote on the motion. It failed on a Roll Call vote of 4 to 4 with the dissenting votes being cast by Councillor Hale, Oates, Pelkey and Yagaloff.
D. Resolution Suspending Expenditures for the placePlaceNameLawrence PlaceNameRoad PlaceTypePark Project
WHEREAS, many people in placeSouth Windsor are currently experiencing economic stress; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council feels an obligation to reduce expenditures during the current national economic crisis; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has previously authorized funds to construct a park at addressStreetLawrence Road; and
WHEREAS, although this is a worthwhile project, the current national economic situation requires that the Town Council take extraordinary measures to curtail immediate spending
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the expenditures for the placePlaceNameLawrence PlaceNameRoad PlaceTypePark project be suspended until further action of the Town Council.
After a lengthy discussion regarding this issue and suggested friendly amendments, it was discussed to table this item in order to gather more information from the Park & Recreation Commission.
Councillor Pelkey made a motion to table this item until the next meeting. Councillor Maneeley seconded the motion and it was approved, unanimously.
ITEM:
17. New Business (continued)
E. Resolution Approving the Use of Up To $40,000 for the Implementation of Safety and Security Measures at Veteran’s Memorial Pool
WHEREAS, the Town Council understands the need for more safety and security measures to be implemented at the Veteran’s Memorial Park Pool; and
WHEREAS, in the last five years there have been significant acts of vandalism at Veteran’s Memorial Park Pool which have caused nearly $100,000 worth of damage, as well as injury to a police officer
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the use of up to $40,000 to procure, install and implement improved safety and security equipment and services at the Veteran’s Memorial Park Pool; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the money will be used for safety and security items to include additional lighting, video surveillance, and if economically feasible, the replacement of all or a portion of the existing fence surrounding the pool area.
Was made by Mayor Prague
Seconded by Councillor Maneeley
Councillor Pelkey made a motion to amend the resolution. Councillor Yagaloff seconded the amendment and it was approved, unanimously.
The amendment to read as follows:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Windsor Town Council hereby approves the use of up to $40,000 to be expended from the Park & Recreation Contingency fund to procure, install and implement improved safety and security equipment and services at the Veteran’s Memorial Park Pool; and
Mayor Prague called for a vote on the Amended Resolution; it was approved, unanimously.
ITEM:
17. New Business (continued)
F. Resolution Suspending all Spending for Social Events for Council Members and Snacks during Council Meetings
WHEREAS, the Town Council sees a need to reduce expenditures during the current national economic crisis
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council directs that all spending for social events for Council members and all expenses to provide snacks for the Council during Council meetings shall be suspended effective immediately.
Was made by Councillor Hale
Seconded by Councillor Pelkey
The motion failed on a Roll Call vote of 2 to 6 with the dissenting votes being cast by Mayor Prague, Councillor Havens, McCann, Maneeley, Oates and Yagaloff.
G. Resolution Approving a Refund of Taxes to Twenty-Eight (28) placeSouth Windsor Taxpayers
BE IT RESOLVED that the placeSouth Windsor Town Council approves a refund of property taxes to twenty-eight (28) South Windsor Residents, the total of said refunds being $4,563.46, and as more fully described on attached Exhibit A.
Was made by Councillor Oates
Seconded by Mayor Prague
The motion was approved, unanimously
22. Adjournment
At 10:58 p.m., Councillor Havens made a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting; Councillor Maneeley seconded the motion; and it was approved, unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah W. Reid
Clerk of the Council
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